Posted in Maine August 01, 2019 by Michelle

Sink Your Teeth Into Authentic Italian Pastries At This Amazing Bakery In Maine

When you think about food in Maine, images of bright red lobster, buttery lobster rolls and fried just-about-all-seafood. But Mainers will tell you that there’s so much more to our food scene than just seafood. We’ve got some of the best ice cream (though, we did manage to infuse seafood into that somehow) and our donuts are worth traveling for. If you’re looking to continue broadening your horizons, you’ll want to visit this Italian bakery in Maine. Those who live here love it and those from away are often shocked that it exists!

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The Italian Bakery in Lewiston has been run by the Chiaravelotti family since being founded by Frank Chiaravelotti in 1960. Today, the *third* generation of the family is at the helm.

Frank got his start working for his sister at Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shop. Business was great and the shop was purchasing their bread from a local Portland bakery.

When he was 20, Frank went to culinary school. Upon his return he convinced Sam to start a bakery, which Frank ran for 10 years. In 1960, he struck out on his own to create The Italian Bakery. And the rest is history!

Today, the bakery is the go-to spot for goodies of all types. Of course, the authentic Italian specialties are the most loved.

Their display cases are chock-full of goodies, all clearly labeled. You can also ask any of the folks behind the counter if you have questions. Everything is made in-house, which means you might just be talking to the person who made what you're ordering.

It's impossible not to grab a cannoli when you stop in. And they've got both large and small, depending on just how much you want to treat yourself.

They also make party platters perfect for family gatherings, holidays or any other get-together that includes people who love delicious sweets. Which, honestly, is just about every event, right?

They carry over 40 different varieties of donuts, too. They're always coming up with new flavors.

No matter what you stop in for, we can almost guarantee you'll leave with more than you intended to buy.

You could arrive too late and find everything is sold out! Just kidding. But do arrive early if you want the largest selection. This place is popular!

The Italian Bakery is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon. They’re closed on Monday. To learn more about their history and see what they offer, check out their website. You can follow them on Facebook, too. To ask any questions you can reach them on 207-782-8312. Address: 225 Bartlett Street, Lewiston, ME 04240.

The only thing better than a great bakery is a great coffee shop that has it all. Check out these 10 unique coffee shops located throughout the state.